Xiphophorus gillii
Species name: Xiphophorus gillii
Common name:
Family: Poeciliidae
Order: Cyprinodontiformes
Class: Actinopterygii
Maximum size: 5 cm / 2 inches
Environment: freshwater
Origin: Central America
Temperament: Peaceful
Company: Xiphophorus gillii can be kept with other small calm species.
Water parameters: Temperature 22-27°C / 72-81°F; pH 6.0 – 7.0
Aquarium setup: Xiphophorus gillii should be kept in a well planted aquarium. Decorate the aquarium so that the fishes have heavily planted parts as well parts with open areas to swim on. Always keep more females than males.
Feeding: Xiphophorus gillii usually accept most food sources but prefers live food.
Breeding: Xiphophorus gilliiare livebearers: the female give birth to her young in a heavily planted aquarium a few weeks after being fertilized by the male. One fertilization can result in several batches of fry. Isolate the female before she gives birth for better breeding results.
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